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FM12 DHE

2012 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Ibiza60,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 DHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Aft bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 112,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Aft bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 108,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 108,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,842 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 103,842 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 103,689 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,396 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,735 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,284 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,282 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear lip and rusty edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 38,284 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 25,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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FM12 DHE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM12 DHE registered?

FM12 DHE is a 2012 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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